Description

Faculty

Professional interest

An important aspect in occupational therapy is the intervention with people suffering from mental illnesses and psychological disorders. The recognition and differentiation of these pathologies enhances the quality of the work of the occupational therapist since, although belonging to the field of clinical psychology in terms of evaluation, diagnosis and intervention, it is the competence of the occupational therapist to acquire appropriate behavior guidelines for the patient and the recognition of the differential symptoms of the different psychopathologies.

Competencies and learning outcomes

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

01Know the basic aspects of psychopathology: conceptual bases and main systems of diagnostic classification.

02Know and know how to differentiate the pathologies of the different psychological processes.

03Know and know how to differentiate the main psychological disorders.

04Understand the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to identify and intervene in psychopathological symptoms and psychological disorders.

Grading

The evaluation of the theoretical contents will consist of an objective test that will represent 70% of the final grade. The evaluation of the practical contents will be carried out through the reports presented by the students, assuming 30% of the final grade.

The student must take into account that the contents of the exam will be based both on the subject matter explained in the classes and on the basic bibliography of each subject. The theoretical exam will be a test type, composed of questions of 4 alternative answers. The minimum grade to pass the theoretical subject is 5.

The scheme for the realization of the memories of the practices will be explained in the corresponding sessions. These will have to be delivered to the teacher throughout the course and on the dates it designates. The attendance to the practices is obligatory, and must be justified by signature. In case of not being able to attend any of the sessions, the student will have to give the teacher a proof of his absence.